Ah, that time of the year is just around the corner – Ramadan! And when that realisation hits us, we start to plan and prepare ourselves for the holy month and get the most out of the blessed days. Alas, we forget one main concern: food. It’s not so much forgotten as being unprepared for. We
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3 Things to Turbocharge Ramadan
At the end of every Ramadan there is always mixed feelings of loss that the blessed month has ended alongside the joys of the celebration of Eid. Then it gets to Hajj season and six months to the next Ramadan and we start fearing the return of the month of fasting. Rather than looking forward
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Interview with Darren Cheesman
Playing hockey for England and Great Britain, Darren Cheesman has been recognized as one of Britain’s most skilful and exciting players. He is also the owner and lead coach of DC17 Coaching. Combining his experience of being in an elite environment from a very young age and his many achievements in hockey, there is a lot one
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[Productive Teens – Part 2] Let’s Beat Bullying!
This is the second part of a series of three articles about how young Muslims can develop strength, courage and resilience in the face of peer pressure and bullying. Part 1 dealt with the impact of peer pressure and how you can stay firm. This part provides you with practical tips on how to deal with bullying. “One’s dignity
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[Productive Hobbies] Cooking and Baking
How can cooking and baking be made into a productive hobby? How can ALL the family members get involved in a chore, which is predominantly considered the “woman’s area of expertise”? If yours is a family that loves eating out ALL the time, this article will provide insights as to why this habit might be
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[Productivity Ninja] Be Productive: Use Lists
Ask yourself this: if you’ve ever made a to-do list with priorities on it (for example, A, B and C priorities), did you manage to get to the ‘C’ listed items before more ‘A’ grade opportunities or potential disasters presented themselves? Of course you didn’t. And if you did get to those ‘C’ listed items,
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